John William Secrist
John Secrist Obituary
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John William Secrist was born July 3, 1951 in Haxtun, Colorado to Frederick and Margaret Secrist. John went home to be with our Lord on February 1, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with his health.
John is survived by his mother Margaret Gibbs (Secrist). His loving wife Kathy Secrist and three children: Heather & Kyle Bolejack, Sonya Secrist, and Julie Secrist. And ten grandchildren: Alex & Ana Elifrits, Marissa Martinez, Kirsten Secrist, Cameron Secrist, Braylend Whitaker, Charleigh Bolejack, Bailey Dixon, Nevaeh Secrist, Dayveon Secrist, and Kevin Bolejack. Two sisters Sharlyn & Richard Brown, Judy & John Antone and his brother Freddie Secrist. Brother’s in law Gred Driml and wife Lori Brad Driml Nephews Matthew and wife Mirana . Ryan Driml.
He was preceded in death by his father Frederick P Secrist, his sibling Carol Baker, grandparents Roy & Nellie Harrah and Verna Cheramy.
John served his country for 2 years in the Army while stationed in Germany. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he began his career with Leon Atkins as a mechanic, he then carried on his mechanical career in Missouri and Kansas. He loved working on cars and was very good at it. He then moved back to Brighton CO where he started his mechanical career for Jackson Ice Cream. He was always training and teaching people the job. He retired from Jackson’s at the age of 62 and they moved back home to be near family in Holyoke, CO.
John and Kathy loved to go camping with family and friends whenever they were able to. John loved fishing and getting away from the “shitty city”. The simplest pleasures in life brought John so much joy. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing up old cars/trucks. He loved spending time with family and friends. John also loved Nascar and watching the race.
John is missed by all of his family and friends but will continue to live on in his loved one’s hearts.
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